Are the ‘Floating Hospitals’ for Coronavirus Serving Their Purpose?

Capt. John
  • The activation of Hospital ships is a desperate gesture taken without sufficient reflection or deference to subject matter expertise and the ships are being sent out to serve as little more than a morale boost.
  • Medical personnel and potentially contaminated supplies will be moving from shore to ship and back, exposing the vessel to infection risk as well.
  • Infection is a particularly serious issue for both the USNS Mercy and Comfort and a “Potemkin” disease response fleet will do little more...

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